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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1990 - 7:15 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Hicks, Ockenfels, Foster
MEMBERS ABSENT: Hamilton
STAFF PRESENT: O'Neil, Hennessey
CALL TO ORDER:`
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was
present.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the May 15, 1990 meeting were approved as presented.
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O'Neil presented the expenditures for June. Costs associated with the NDB repair were
discussed. Ockenfel§ moved to accept the list of expenditures as presented. Hicks seconded
the motion and the motion passed 4-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
a. Westport -Venture Water Retention Area Agreement - The agreement between Westport
Venture and the Airport Commission for approximately one-half acre of Airport property
was discussed. The agreement includes an 80 -year easement for the property which is
to be used for stormwater retention. The agreement is void if Westport Venture has not
acquired the Ruppert subdivision by December 31, 1990. At roll call vote, the resolution
to accept the agreement with Westport Venture passed 4-0, with Hamilton being absent.
b. FAA Lease No. DOT-FA79CE-8400 (PAPI Lights) - The lease for the FAA Precision
Approach'Path Indicator (PAP]) lights was presented. The lease is supplement #4 to the
FAA master lease, substituting the VASI lights with PAP] lights. This navigational system
is funded 100% by the FAA, including installation and maintenance. At roll call vote, a
resolution to accept supplement #4 to FAA master lease was approved on a 4-0 vote,
Hamilton being absent.
C. Watchman in a Public Zone Provision - Blum reviewed the situation which lead to the
request by, Iowa City Flying Service to change the airport zoning to allow a residence on
the airport for a watchman. The current zoning does not allow for a residential use in a
public zone. Blum presented the options available to the Commission. Commission
members discussed facts for and against the request. Blum called for a motion
concern%ng`the zoning request. No motion was made. The current zoning will be
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enforced and O'Neil was directed to write a letter to Iowa City Flying Service ordering
hangar #32 office space to be vacated as a residential use by August 1, 1990.
d. Underground Fuel Storage Tanks - Subcommittee chairperson Ockenfels reported to the
Commission on the progress of meeting DNR and EPA standards for underground
storage tanks. The most immediate deadline to be met is to apply for clean-up insurance.
This must be done by October 26,1990. Of the five underground tanks at the Airport, the
Commission owns one tank, Hanson Lind Meyer owns one, and Iowa City Flying Service
owns the remaining three tanks. Ockenfels stated that because of the age of the tanks,
people in the insurance and underground storage tank industries recommended tank
replacement. The Commission expressed that environmental concerns be addressed as
soon as possible. The City Council will need to be involved to discuss funding options.
The clean-up insurance will not be applied for until after issues have been discussed with
Council members. Blum will schedule a meeting with the Council or informal meetings
with individual members.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Blum stated that he attended the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on June 18, 1990.
Some philosophical concerns were expressed by the Commission on the airport's rezoning
request. The planning staff recommended CI -1 zoning for the two northern parcels and 1-1
zoning for the southeast parcel. This item will be on the Planning and Zoning Commission
agenda for July 5, 1990, at the Civic Center Council Chambers. Blum encouraged the Airport
Commission members to attend.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' ITEMS:
Ockenfels questioned whether Air Care had been approached to relocate at the airport in view
of the fuel problems associated with their present site. O'Neil will contact someone from
University Hospitals and inquire about Air Care's future plans.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
Blum requested an explanation concerning the memo from the Finance Department that dealt
with the funds remaining in the Airport Improvement Fund. O'Neil reviewed the memo with the
Commission. After all committed funds are deducted from the account, approximately $82,421
remains. The Commission directed O'Neil to contact the Finance Department to see if the
warrant for the remaining funds needed to be processed before the end of the fiscal year. If not,
appropriate action will taken at the next Commission meeting.
O'Neil reminded the Commission that the Airport Breakfast is scheduled for August 26, 1990.
Blum discussed Sertoma's plans in conjunction with the breakfast and may have a proposal for
the Commission at the next meeting. Blum reminded the Commission that help would be needed
for the functions of the breakfast that the Airport Commission is responsible for. This item will
be on the agenda for the July Commission meeting.
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O'Neil stated that the lease with the Iowa City school system will be on the agenda for the July
meeting. This is a one-year lease.
The City is in the process of revising the Code of Ordinances. Chapter 4 of the Code, which
pertains to the airport, will need to be revised. Ockenfels has completed some of this review.
Hamilton will assist Ockenfels with these revisions.
Advertisements for appraisal services for avigation easements will be published in the Cedar
Rapids Gazette and the Des Moines Register on Sunday, June 24, 1990. The response deadline
is July 6, 1990.
The airport has budgeted for a personal computer in fiscal 1991. O'Neil and Blum have met with
Kevin O'Malley from the Finance Department to discuss equipment and application needs.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The regular Airport Commission meeting is scheduled for July 17, 1990, at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ockenfels moved to adjourn the meeting and Foster seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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Richard Blum, Chairperson
MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Blum, Robert Hicks, John Ockenfels, Pat Foster
MEMBERS ABSENT: Antonia Hamilton
STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Kaye Hennessey
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was
present.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Blum opened the public hearing for discussion of the stormwater retention agreement with
Westport Venture. No input was received from the public. The hearing was closed at 7:15 PM.
Richard Blum, Chairperson